THE Third Pyithu Hluttaw held the 30th day of its second regular session on Monday in Nay Pyi Taw, where lawmakers questioned ministers on issues ranging from expired vehicle registrations and telecommunications services to teachers’ salaries, drainage systems and rural road upgrades.
Deputy Minister for Transport U Tun Lu responded to a question from Daw Maw Maw Khaing, MP for Demawhso Township, regarding the re-registration of vehicles and motorcycles in Kayah State whose registrations expired more than five years ago. He said that although the 2020 Vehicle Safety and Management Law requires registrations to be cancelled after five consecutive years without renewal, exceptions are being made for conflict-affected areas. Owners who can provide proof of ownership, vehicle registration documents and recommendations from local authorities confirming they were displaced by conflict will be allowed to re-register their vehicles after inspection. He added that township committees in remote areas may also submit renewal applications in bulk to the Loikaw transport office, where registrations can be renewed without vehicle inspections as a special measure.
Replying to a question from MP U Ma Zoe Laung Wee of Lahe Township, Deputy Minister for Digital Development and Communications U Thet Win Aung said armed conflicts in the region had damaged microwave transmission links, disrupting phone and internet services. Temporary satellite-based systems have been installed at three mobile stations, allowing 24-hour voice calls and SMS services, although mobile internet remains unavailable because of satellite capacity limitations. He said additional satellite equipment is being transported to restore internet access, while an experienced technical officer will be assigned to Lahe Township.
Deputy Minister for Finance and Revenue Daw Than Than Lin responded to a question from MP Daw San San Htay of Dagon Myothit (South) Township, saying that the government has no immediate plan to increase salaries or introduce special allowances exclusively for teachers. She said salary adjustments are made uniformly for all civil servants, although education personnel already receive existing allowances, including administrative and academic qualification payments.
The session also heard government responses on plans to improve drainage systems in Yangon’s Insein Township and upgrade several rural roads in Bago and Ayeyawady regions. Relevant officials said the projects would be implemented in phases, subject to funding availability in the 2027-2028 fiscal year.
The Pyithu Hluttaw adjourned after the session and is scheduled to resume its 31st sitting on 28 July. — MNA/ST
